Chapter 37

“Right,” Susan replied. Mary’s fake smile was so sickening that it sent shivers down her spine. She nodded reluctantly. “I understand everything you just told me.”

At this juncture, the housekeeper walked over with a plate of strawberries.

Mary picked one up with a fork and offered it to Susan. “Here, these strawberries are freshly imported from France. I got them especially for Ashlyn. Won’t you have one as well?”

Susan shook her head. “T-Thanks, but I’ll pass.”

“Surely you’re happy that I’m being nice to Ashlyn?” Mary scoffed as she stuffed the strawberry into Susan’s hands. “If you don’t eat it, I’ll get angry again.”

The housekeeper called out, “Madam, Ms. Ashlyn has returned.”

A glint appeared in Susan’s eyes. She immediately got up and turned toward the door. “Ashlyn, you’re back!”

She rushed forward and took a good look at her granddaughter.

change her

pajamas. She passed Susan a box of strawberries she had bought on the way here. “Grandma, this

box of strawberries as though it was her greatest treasure. She smiled brightly. “Ashlyn, I’m glad to see

saying this, but aren’t you dressed a little too

so she would look stunning even if she were dressed

business partners see you in this state, they’d think the Berry family is full of beggars! I’m saying this for your

shut up!” Ashlyn spat at

but kept her cool when she remembered what she needed

was turning

“Grandma, how have you been? Dad said

cold a few days ago but I’m fine now,” Susan assured her. She showed Ashlyn some needle marks on the back of her hand and said, “Look, your father brought me to

anything you need, just let me know. Don’t forget that I’m a doctor. My skills are much better than your average doctor,” Ashlyn instructed Susan

furious, especially after seeing Susan

signaling toward Susan, but the latter

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